Master in Economics and Business Administration

Master in Economics and Business Administration is one of 23 English-taught Business Administration programmes at Master's Degree level in the register, offered by 6 institutions. 21 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland, from EUR 3,582 to EUR 15,000. 15 are recorded as free for EU, EEA and Swiss students. The same programme title is offered at 2 institutions, so compare the content, campus and requirements before you choose.

The Master's in Economics and Business Administration at Aalborg University builds on your bachelor's degree and gives you a deeper insight into the theories and methods you have already learned. You can specialise in areas such as international business, marketing and sales, finance, organisation, strategy and management or business data science. The programme is taught in English and takes two years in Aalborg.

What you study

You must specialise in one or more fields within business administration. The programme lets you tailor your master's through specialisations and electives. The page names these specialisation areas: international business, marketing and sales, finance, organisation, strategy and management, and business data science. You will learn to identify, analyse and prepare recommendations for specific problems related to business administration. You also gain skills in case work and build practical and theoretically based competencies through interdisciplinary, strategic and operational discussions. The programme teaches you to argue for your competences and transform them into specific solutions.

How the programme is organised

The programme consists mainly of lectures, exercises, group work and project work. A problem-based learning approach is central: educational activities focus on real-life problems that are analysed and communicated through case-based courses, guest lectures and collaboration between students and companies. The two-year programme is full-time and leads to 120 ECTS credits. A one-year option of 75 ECTS credits is expected to be available from 2028. The programme starts in September.

Who it suits

This master's is for you if you have a bachelor's in Business Administration or another relevant bachelor's programme and want to dig deeper into subjects such as international business, marketing and sales, financial management, finance, organisation, strategy and management or business data science. It suits students who want to combine knowledge and ambition with attractive job opportunities. You should be comfortable with group work, project work and analysing real-life problems. The programme is for those who want to tailor their master's and future professional profile through electives.

Admission, language and next steps

To be admitted, you need a bachelor's degree in Economics and Business Administration or another relevant bachelor's degree. The programme is taught in English. Applications for master's programmes go directly to the institution. You can find the specific admission requirements and application procedure on the programme's admission page. Student guidance is available from admission counselling, the student counsellor and study programme guidance. AAU Career offers help to start your career in Denmark, including career events, website resources and personal career counselling on topics such as Danish working culture, application and CV the Danish way, and job search in Denmark.

Master’s applications go straight to Aalborg University, not through optagelse.dk, and the institution sets its own deadline. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, residence permits and housing.